Joe Lamond Discusses Summer NAMM 2021
I’ve gotten a number of emails and calls about Summer NAMM, which can mostly be boiled down to two variations: “Are they really going forward with the Show?” and “Pfft……
AES Show 150th International Convention Heyser Lecture and Keynote Presenters Announced
The AES has announced new Keynote and Heyser Lecture presentation details for the upcoming AES Show Spring 2021 Convention special events series, streamcast online, May 25 – 28. Keynote speakers…
The NAMM Foundation Celebrates The 2021 Best Communities for Music Education
“Music education changed perhaps more than any other school subject when learning went virtual” is how the nationally-heard NPR program 1A began a broadcast last month. During the pandemic, maintaining a sense…
'MMR' Donates Archive to The NAMM Resource Center
To preserve the industry’s history and provide a deep body of research spanning nearly a century, the NAMM Resource Center is honored to receive the physical archives of Musical Merchandise Review (MMR)…
Save the Date: May 25 NAMM Virtual Advocacy Summit
Now more than ever, it is critical that we gather as advocates and reinforce the importance of music in federal education policy and relief efforts to a new Congress and…
Summer NAMM and NASMD, Better Together!
NAMM has announced its 2021 Summer Show dates, Thursday & Friday, July 15-16, and NASMD will be there, too! NASMD members can plan to meet this summer in Nashville. The…
Smart Women in Music Summer NAMM Scholarship Applications are Open
The SWIM Fund is proud to announce that applications for the 2021 Summer NAMM Show Scholarship are now open and close on April 9, 2021. The SWIM Fund scholarship program…
AES to Celebrate 'Global Resonance' at Its Milestone 150th International Convention
The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating over 70 years of audio excellence, has announced plans for its 150th International Convention, taking place online May 25 – 28, 2021, to be streamcast…
Fender Spotlights Recently-Launched American Ultra Electric Guitar Series, Revives Models from the Past, and Brings Back Parallel Universe at Winter NAMM
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has debuted its extensive electric and bass offerings for traditional and modern players alike at Winter NAMM 2020. In addition to showcasing American Ultra –…
SD9 24” Handpan Drum from Amahi – Winter NAMM 2021
With the overwhelming success of the steel tongue drum line, Amahi introduces a new handpan drum to their percussion line. The SD9 24” handpan drum is constructed of high quality…
NAMM’s Believe in Music Week Spotlights a Resilient Industry
“Believe in Music Week was conceived last August when it became clear that the physical NAMM Show would not be possible,” explains NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “From that…
Manus Receives NAMM’s 2021 Believe in Music Award
Alfred Music has announced that Ron Manus was a recipient of NAMM’s annual Believe in Music Award. This prestigious award recognizes the dedication of individuals and businesses that demonstrate a…